NXP Semiconductors SLN-RPK-NODE

Overview

SLN-RPK-NODE from NXP Semiconductors is a Rapid IoT Prototyping Kit integrating Kinetis K64F Arm Cortex-M4 MCU, KW41Z multi-protocol wireless SoC (BLE/Thread/Zigbee), A1006 secure authentication IC, NT3H2211 NFC tag, and 1.3" color display - enabling full-stack IoT POC development with pre-installed weather station, thermostat, tilt detection, and motion sensing applications.

For engineers reviewing the SLN-RPK-NODE datasheet, SLN-RPK-NODE pinout, SLN-RPK-NODE application, or SLN-RPK-NODE equivalent, this kit delivers GUI-based programming via Atmosphere Web IDE, MCUXpresso SDK integration, on-board sensors (FXOS8700CQ, MPL3115A2, FXAS21002), 16 MB SPI NOR flash, and support for 400+ MikroElektronika Click boards™ - accelerating transition from concept to validated firmware.

Technical Context

The SLN-RPK-NODE implements dual-MCU architecture: K64F handles application logic and UI rendering on its 176×176 TFT display, while KW41Z manages concurrent BLE 4.2, Thread 1.1, and Zigbee 3.0 connectivity with integrated RF front-end and antenna matching. Both MCUs share I²C, SPI, and UART buses routed through NX3L2267GU analog switches and NX3P191 power switches for selective peripheral enablement.

Security is hardware-rooted via A1006 ECDSA-based secure authentication IC and NT3H2211 NFC Forum Type 2 Tag for device identity and over-the-air provisioning. Power management includes MC34671 Li-Po charger, 240 mAh battery, and RTC (PCF2123) supporting low-power sleep modes down to 2.5 µA in deep-sleep with wake-on-interrupt capability.

Key Specifications

Availability

SLN-RPK-NODE is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for rapid prototyping, educational IoT labs, smart home POC validation, and industrial edge node feasibility studies requiring stable component supply and full-stack software enablement.

Supply support for SLN-RPK-NODE includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

The SLN-RPK-NODE belongs to NXP's Rapid IoT platform - designed to eliminate hardware/software integration barriers by delivering pre-validated silicon, drivers, middleware, cloud connectors, and GUI-based development tools in a single out-of-box kit.

FAQ

What is the primary development workflow supported by the SLN-RPK-NODE?

The SLN-RPK-NODE supports a three-stage workflow: (1) immediate evaluation using pre-installed applications like weather station and thermostat; (2) visual programming via Atmosphere Web IDE with drag-and-drop blocks - no C coding required; and (3) professional firmware development using MCUXpresso IDE and SDK. This enables makers and engineers to progress from idea to production-ready code without toolchain rework. The SLN-RPK-NODE includes all necessary drivers, middleware, and cloud connectors out of the box.

Does the SLN-RPK-NODE include built-in security features beyond basic encryption?

Yes. The SLN-RPK-NODE integrates two dedicated security ICs: the A1006 Secure Authentication IC provides ECDSA-based device identity and anti-counterfeit protection, while the NT3H2211 NFC Forum Type 2 Tag enables secure over-the-air provisioning and pairing. These are hardware-enforced, not software-only implementations. All secure boot, key storage, and attestation functions for the SLN-RPK-NODE are handled by these discrete components - ensuring root-of-trust before any application code executes.

Can the SLN-RPK-NODE operate without a host PC after initial setup?

Yes. The SLN-RPK-NODE is fully self-contained: it runs pre-loaded applications independently using its on-board K64F MCU, KW41Z wireless SoC, sensors, display, and 240 mAh battery. No host PC is needed for runtime operation - only for initial firmware updates, Atmosphere project deployment, or debug sessions via Micro-B USB. Once programmed, the SLN-RPK-NODE functions as a standalone IoT node, including BLE advertising, sensor data logging, and local UI interaction.

Which wireless protocols does the SLN-RPK-NODE support natively, and are they simultaneously active?

The SLN-RPK-NODE's KW41Z SoC natively supports BLE 4.2, Thread 1.1, and Zigbee 3.0 - but not concurrently active on all three stacks. It operates in single-stack mode per firmware image: users select one protocol during Atmosphere project configuration or MCUXpresso build. BLE is enabled by default for mobile app connectivity; Thread/Zigbee require separate firmware builds targeting NXP's Thread/Zigbee SDKs. The SLN-RPK-NODE hardware includes all necessary RF matching and antenna design for each protocol.

Is the SLN-RPK-NODE compatible with third-party Click boards™, and what interface standards does it support?

Yes. The SLN-RPK-NODE includes a standardized MikroElektronika Click board™ docking station supporting 400+ third-party Click boards™ via SPI, I²C, UART, PWM, and GPIO interfaces. All signals are level-shifted and protected per MikroBus specification. The SLN-RPK-NODE firmware includes drivers for common sensor, actuator, and communication Clicks - and Atmosphere Web IDE provides visual blocks to configure them without modifying底层 code. This makes the SLN-RPK-NODE extensible across diverse IoT use cases without hardware redesign.